Corporate Tax Attorney (Counsel / Partner)

I am partnered with a sophisticated and highly respected law firm seeking a Transactional Tax Counsel or Partner to join its established corporate and tax practice. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned tax attorney who enjoys serving as a strategic advisor on complex transactions and wants to play a meaningful role in the continued growth of a highly collaborative platform.

The attorney will advise clients on the tax aspects of a broad range of sophisticated transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, leveraged buyouts, restructurings, recapitalizations, financings, joint ventures, and other strategic business transactions. This role offers significant client interaction, leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to work closely with corporate, finance, and private equity attorneys on high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead tax counsel on sophisticated transactional matters.
• Structure and negotiate the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, financings, and corporate reorganizations.
• Advise clients on partnership, corporate, and pass-through entity taxation.
• Provide strategic tax planning and risk analysis to business owners, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Participate in client development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the firm's tax and corporate practices.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Significant experience handling sophisticated transactional tax matters at a law firm, accounting firm, or comparable advisory platform.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal income tax law, including partnership taxation, corporate taxation, and transaction structuring.
• Extensive experience supporting M&A transactions, private equity investments, financings, restructurings, and related corporate matters.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters and maintain strong client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.M. in Taxation.
• CPA designation.
• Experience advising middle-market and upper middle-market companies, private equity sponsors, and closely held businesses.
• Existing client relationships are welcomed but not required.